Foundations of Health Science Root Words

Therm- means ​ (a)   while atmos- means​ (b)   and bar- means ​ (c)   . Hemi- means ​ (d)   and iso- means ​ (e)   .

• heat

• air

• pressure

• half

• equal

heart

• nephro

• cardio

• opthalmo

• myo

The root word 'derm' refers to which part of the body?

• Skin

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

What does the root word 'hemo' relate to?

• Blood

• Bone

• Muscle

• Nerve

The root word 'neuro' is associated with which body system?

• Nervous system

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

Which root word means 'kidney'?

• Nephro

• Hepato

• Gastro

• Pulmo

The root word 'osteo' refers to which part of the body?

• Bone

• Lung

• Skin

• Eye

What does the root word 'cardio' refer to?

• Heart

• Liver

• Stomach

• Brain

The root word 'hepato' is related to which organ?

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

• Lung

Which root word means 'stomach'?

• Gastro

• Neuro

• Cardio

• Hemo